Untold Stories
S01E01 Untold Stories
Wanting to Go Unnoticed
The much-loved writer reads tales of his Yorkshire family. Retiring to a village in the Dales, his mam is hugely intimidated.
S01E02 Untold Stories
Dad
Recalling tales of his Yorkshire family, the writer reflects on his Dad - who Mam says never pushes himself forward.
S01E03 Untold Stories
Aunty Myra
The writer recalls tales of his Yorkshire family. Visiting his mother's sister, she always shared her military service memories.
S01E04 Untold Stories
Aunty Kathleen
Recalling tales of his Yorkshire family, the writer reflects on the brisk marriage of his Mam's sister.
S01E05 Untold Stories
Mam
Recalling tales of his Yorkshire family, the writer explains how his Mam's memory is beginning to fail.
S02E01 More Untold Stories
Thora Hird
The writer recalls his special monologue for the much-loved actress - her last professional recording, made for BBC Radio 7
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Arise Sir
The writer reflects on speaking engagements and explains why he's never appeared in the annual Honours List.
S02E03 More Untold Stories
Seeing Stars
The writer recalls one of his favourite childhood pastimes - going to the pictures and seeing his favourite film stars.
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A Common Assault
The writer recalls an ill-fated holiday to Italy in the spring of 1992 which landed him in hospital.
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Staring out of the Window
Staring out of the window, Alan muses about what 'being a writer' actually means.